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Marilyn Zeidner, always on a mission to help people, is now focusing her efforts on Music on a Mission, a non-profit organization that believes music can heal, foster cooperation, and improve physical and mental health. Music on a Mission takes the proven benefits of music to people with different needs. Some of its music programs…
Written by Guest Writer Glenn Blair. Find out more about Glenn here. Do you have an old trombone or violin in the attic? Have you ever wanted to play an instrument, but never had an opportunity? Or maybe you played the tuba, but it’s too big and won’t fit in your car, so you’d like…
Written by Kathryn Eyring This week, a dear friend told me, “I dread weekends because I have to go help Mom with her shower and we BOTH hate bath time.” I personally remember helping my grandmother with bathing so I understood her trepidation. Many people over 50 are helping to care for parents, companions, and spouses….
Written by Guest Writer Melba Asberry. This article isn’t about the subject you may be expecting when you see the term, “aerial perspective”. As an artist, I would usually use this term when speaking about how I render something in the distance, as a grove of trees or distant hills. Not this time… Today my aerial…
Please help Canine Companions for Independence. Click this link for the Aging Gracefully donation page for Canine Companions for Independence! After a satisfying career in sales, Lisa Dare decided to do something totally different, something with purpose, something that would help enrich lives. Lisa volunteers for Canine Companions for Independence and is now in her…
Spotlight on Cecelia! Cecelia is aging gracefully after a stroke. She had a stroke just 8 days before her 80th birthday last year. The damage from the stroke frustrates Cecelia, but it doesn’t stop her! She’s still adjusting, but she’s not a quitter! Balance can be an issue after a stroke. Cecelia laments, “I can’t…
“I never seem to get enough sleep!” People commonly complain, “I try to go to bed earlier, but I fail over and over again and it’s discouraging.” Changing up an ingrained routine is a struggle, for sure. People are certainly creatures of habit. However, knowing that, if you can find the groove of a healthy…
Although Robb Koscho had been aging gracefully in the restaurant industry for 25 years, getting out on the water has been his passion since childhood. Robb and his wife Stephanee have spent many years teaching people how to kayak safely on rivers or on larger waters like Lake Erie. They are both certified by the…
Hello, it’s Kathryn here! Here are the answers to some recent questions I’ve received and then I have some questions for YOU at the end! Q. Who does the writing for Aging Gracefully TV? A. I personally do all the article writing except for occasions when I have guest writers. Writers can submit their 400-word…
Older adults are likely to hang onto their keys as long as possible to maintain their social life and sense of independence. That’s understandable. Nonetheless, according to a recent article by AAA’s Senior Driving, many older adults in the U.S. are outliving their ability to drive safely by an average of 7 to 10 years!…
A woman was missing for weeks before she was eventually found dead amid her own clutter. This seems impossible for many people to imagine, but it’s a very real possibility for hoarders. Hoarding became “interesting” to the general public after a reality show presented the cleanout of hoarders’ homes, but it’s important to understand how…
Written by Kathryn Eyring We can all be suckers for great marketing, especially items with attractive packaging or special pricing but we don’t have to let the powers of marketing get to the wallet for Father’s Day. Talk to your father openly and you’ll probably find that what he really wants doesn’t come with a…
As we age, we may have a higher risk of dehydration because of a diminished sense of thirst. Just like hearing and vision, our sense of thirst may not be the same as it used to be. Our bodies are typically 45 – 65% water, which means we need to consider water and other fluids…
Please scroll to the bottom to watch this IMPORTANT video of Rudy Breglia explaining the lack of safety in most school buses unless they have seat belts. It’s an eye-opening discussion that may motivate YOU to action. As a toxicologist, Rudy Breglia’s career kept him involved with safety issues. Now, Rudy is retired. But, he’s…
Kara Hibler, trusted Patient Advocate, explains in 3 minutes how to keep your home safely lit. Proper lighting prevents falls. Porch lighting, garage lighting, staircases, bathrooms, and hallways are some of the more dangerous areas of the home for falls so it’s important to keep them well-lit. Kara Hibler offers solutions in a quick video…
